Conversations with KidsPeace

Sex trafficking of children isn’t a problem just in other countries – it’s happening in America as well, and communities need to bring resources from multiple sources together to combat it.

On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we discuss the work that’s being done in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley community to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children, and the role KidsPeace plays in treating its victims.  Bob Martin hosts.

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On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, a special episode focused on the new issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine and the topic of excessive social media and Internet use among children.  Hear from three experts who authored articles in the magazine’s special section “Getting Lost in TechnoReality”– sharing their thoughts on how serious a problem excessive screen use is and what parents can do about it. Bob Martin hosts.

The new issue of Healing Magazine was published May 30; to view it and back issues of the magazine, visit www.healingmagazine.org.

On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, a special episode focused on the new issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine and the topic of excessive social media and Internet use among children.  Hear from three experts who authored articles in the magazine’s special section “Getting Lost in TechnoReality”– sharing their thoughts on how serious a problem excessive screen use is and what parents can do about it. Bob Martin hosts.

The new issue of Healing Magazine was published May 30; to view it and back issues of the magazine, visit www.healingmagazine.org.

One of the heart-breaking aspects of America’s opioid epidemic is its impact on foster care – especially when it comes to babies whose mothers used the drugs during pregnancy. In one Pennsylvania community, KidsPeace Foster Care is working to bring answers and hope to foster parents and healthcare workers caring for opioid-impacted infants.  On this episode of our podcast series, learn more about this effort and the challenges of caring for these youngest victims of the opioid crisis. Bob Martin hosts.

Guests: Heather Moore (PA Eastern Regional Manager, KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs); Megan Craig (KidsPeace foster parent, Doylestown, PA)

For more information about the opioid-impacted infants training, visit www.fostercare.com/events

One of the heart-breaking aspects of America’s opioid epidemic is its impact on foster care – especially when it comes to babies whose mothers used the drugs during pregnancy. In one Pennsylvania community, KidsPeace Foster Care is working to bring answers and hope to foster parents and healthcare workers caring for opioid-impacted infants.  On this episode of our podcast series, learn more about this effort and the challenges of caring for these youngest victims of the opioid crisis. Bob Martin hosts.

Guests: Heather Moore (PA Eastern Regional Manager, KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs); Megan Craig (KidsPeace foster parent, Doylestown, PA)

For more information about the opioid-impacted infants training, visit www.fostercare.com/events

Significant changes are rocking the foster care system in America. What’s next for foster care and the kids who need it?  In this episode of the podcast series “Conversations with KidsPeace,” we mark National Foster Care Month in May by hearing from KidsPeace foster care specialists Bryan Hoffstetter and Rebecca Cade on the challenges they face, how traditional foster care may become a thing of the past, and what keeps them motivated in such a demanding profession.  Bob Martin hosts.

To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace”

Significant changes are rocking the foster care system in America. What’s next for foster care and the kids who need it?  In this episode of the podcast series “Conversations with KidsPeace,” we mark National Foster Care Month in May by hearing from KidsPeace foster care specialists Bryan Hoffstetter and Rebecca Cade on the challenges they face, how traditional foster care may become a thing of the past, and what keeps them motivated in such a demanding profession.  Bob Martin hosts.

To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace”

When children with mental or behavioral health issues are put onto multiple psychotropic medications at the same time, there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and side effects. In this conversation, Dr. Ashleigh Anderson discusses this issue of polypharmacy and how KidsPeace works to minimize it in its residential programs, and offers some advice to parents concerned about managing the medication load on their kids.  Bob Martin hosts.

You can subscribe to the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast at iTunes or Google Play.  If you have comments about a particular conversation, or ideas on subjects for future podcasts, please let us know at [email protected]

When children with mental or behavioral health issues are put onto multiple psychotropic medications at the same time, there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and side effects. In this conversation, Dr. Ashleigh Anderson discusses this issue of polypharmacy and how KidsPeace works to minimize it in its residential programs, and offers some advice to parents concerned about managing the medication load on their kids.  Bob Martin hosts.

You can subscribe to the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast at iTunes or Google Play.  If you have comments about a particular conversation, or ideas on subjects for future podcasts, please let us know at [email protected]

We all know the importance of first aid for physical ailments. Now, a national group is promoting a similar approach to helping folks in mental health or emotional crises. KidsPeace’s Rob Harvey discusses his work as a trainer for Mental Health First Aid – what it is, and who should consider getting trained in it. Bob Martin hosts. Click below to listen to the podcast.

You can subscribe to the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast at iTunes or Google Play. If you have comments about a particular conversation, or ideas on subjects for future podcasts, please let us know at [email protected]